News tagged with leatherback sea turtles

Leatherback turtle migration study identifies Pacific danger zones for endangered species

The majestic leatherback turtle is the largest sea turtle in the world, growing to more than 6 feet in length. It is also one of the most threatened. A major new study of migration patterns has identified ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Leatherback sea turtle nests increasing in Florida

The number of endangered leatherback sea turtle nests at 68 beaches in Florida has increased by 10.2 percent a year since 1979, according to a new Duke University-led study published in the current issue of the journal Ecological Ap ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Koalas, penguins at risk of extinction: study

Climate change threatens the survival of dozens of animal species from the emperor penguin to Australian koalas, according to a report released Monday at the UN climate summit.

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

NOAA report finds threats to California's Cordell Bank Marine Sanctuary

A new NOAA report on the health of Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary indicates that the overall condition of the sanctuary's marine life and habitats is fair to good, but identifies several emerging threats to sanctuary ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists identify world's largest leatherback turtle population

An international team of scientists has identified a nesting population of leatherback sea turtles in Gabon, West Africa as the world's largest. The research, published in the May issue of Biological Conservation, involv ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 18, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0